The leading cause of homelessness is the lack of affordable housing.
Not mental health or substance use issues. The lack of safe, affordable housing units where people want to work and live.
It’s happening across the U.S. Because in so many cities the rental market is tight. As a result, where units are available — rents are skyrocketing.
Here, in Cincinnati we’re experiencing some of the highest increases in rental prices year over year. And that’s compared to the entire country.
Addressing the housing shortage is crucial to ending homelessness. Cities need new safe units at all cost levels.
To ensure everyone has access to an affordable home. We envision a community where everyone has a safe place to live. And the resources to maintain it.
There is much in the news, now, about affordable housing.
Local and state governments are tackling the issue. With some success. And enacting new policies to protect renters. What protections landlords may have. How we can help those rent-burdened. Specifically before they experience homelessness.
Here at Strategies to End Homelessness we often share relevant media stories with one another. And we hope you will find these local and national stories on affordable housing of interest, too.
Recent News
Opinion Column for Cincinnati.com – 5 ways you can help make creating affordable housing easier | Opinion (cincinnati.com)
Will voters see an Afforable Housing issue on the November ballot?
Let’s Talk Cincy: The fight to provide more affordable housing in Cincinnati
“It’s time to take on the NIMBY’s.” The big, neglected problem that should be a Federal priority. Additionally, we need to address zoning issues. And build more homes. Read more at Vox.com.
“We don’t have the resources to sustainably and effectively support all of the admissions that they are pushing.” Some students say the University of Cincinnati is causing a housing crisis. And it’s only going to get worse. Listen at WVXU.
And a former bowling alley becomes affordable housing. College Hill’s business district: Bowling alley to become housing (cincinnati.com)
Lastly, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $5.6 billion in funding. For 1,200 communities across the country. Specifically, to build affordable housing.
